Lefeng Cheng

1.8k total citations · 2 hit papers
62 papers, 1.3k citations indexed

About

Lefeng Cheng is a scholar working on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Control and Systems Engineering and Management Science and Operations Research. According to data from OpenAlex, Lefeng Cheng has authored 62 papers receiving a total of 1.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 50 papers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 21 papers in Control and Systems Engineering and 15 papers in Management Science and Operations Research. Recurrent topics in Lefeng Cheng's work include Smart Grid Energy Management (24 papers), Electric Power System Optimization (12 papers) and Game Theory and Applications (9 papers). Lefeng Cheng is often cited by papers focused on Smart Grid Energy Management (24 papers), Electric Power System Optimization (12 papers) and Game Theory and Applications (9 papers). Lefeng Cheng collaborates with scholars based in China, New Zealand and Hong Kong. Lefeng Cheng's co-authors include Tao Yu, Guiyun Liu, Zhongwei Liang, Xiaoshun Zhang, Bo Yang, Yang Chen, Teng Shen, Linfei Yin, Mengya Zhang and Yang Chen and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews and Journal of Cleaner Production.

In The Last Decade

Lefeng Cheng

54 papers receiving 1.2k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

A Modified Sparrow Search Algorithm with Application in 3d Route Planning for UAV

2021 192 citations Guiyun Liu, Lefeng Cheng et al. profile →
Evolutionary game-theoretical approaches for long-term strategic bidding among diverse stakeholders in large-scale and local power markets: Basic concept, modelling review, and future vision

2025 20 citations Lefeng Cheng, Tao Zou et al. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Lefeng Cheng China	18	770	308	156	144	125	62	1.3k
S. Hr. Aghay Kaboli Malaysia	16	735 1.0×	218 0.7×	227 1.5×	133 0.9×	85 0.7×	26	1.2k
Jorge Valenzuela United States	23	1.2k 1.5×	395 1.3×	139 0.9×	79 0.5×	69 0.6×	58	1.5k
Li Xia China	18	428 0.6×	271 0.9×	199 1.3×	148 1.0×	56 0.4×	156	1.4k
Mengshi Li China	22	1.0k 1.3×	616 2.0×	150 1.0×	57 0.4×	73 0.6×	127	1.6k
Raju Kannadasan India	22	826 1.1×	309 1.0×	167 1.1×	24 0.2×	147 1.2×	71	1.6k
Vinod Kumar Yadav India	21	797 1.0×	210 0.7×	243 1.6×	187 1.3×	438 3.5×	103	1.3k
Gerardo J. Osório Portugal	25	1.6k 2.1×	511 1.7×	221 1.4×	85 0.6×	182 1.5×	107	1.9k
S. Valero Spain	15	742 1.0×	152 0.5×	186 1.2×	78 0.5×	65 0.5×	64	1.1k
Mariacristina Roscia Italy	17	612 0.8×	244 0.8×	149 1.0×	33 0.2×	193 1.5×	110	1.4k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Lefeng Cheng

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20 of 20 papers shown

Cheng, Lefeng, Wentian Lu, Fan Wu, et al.. (2025). The evolutionary game equilibrium theory on power market bidding involving renewable energy companies. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. 167. 110588–110588. 13 indexed citations

Cheng, Lefeng, et al.. (2025). Optimizing Electricity Markets Through Game-Theoretical Methods: Strategic and Policy Implications for Power Purchasing and Generation Enterprises. Mathematics. 13(3). 373–373. 21 indexed citations

Cheng, Lefeng, et al.. (2025). Game-theoretic evolution in renewable energy systems: Advancing sustainable energy management and decision optimization in decentralized power markets. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 217. 115776–115776. 10 indexed citations

Cheng, Lefeng, et al.. (2025). Evolutionary smart contracts for virtual power plant trading: integrating prospect theory and multi-stage negotiation in cross-regional energy markets. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. 173. 111453–111453.

Cheng, Lefeng, et al.. (2025). Multi-agent stackelberg game for joint optimization of electricity spot and deep peak regulation markets: strategies and implications for system flexibility. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. 171. 111041–111041. 3 indexed citations

Wang, Kun, et al.. (2025). Evolutionary Game Theory in Energy Storage Systems: A Systematic Review of Collaborative Decision-Making, Operational Strategies, and Coordination Mechanisms for Renewable Energy Integration. Sustainability. 17(16). 7400–7400. 2 indexed citations

Cheng, Lefeng, et al.. (2025). Evolutionary game-theoretical approaches for long-term strategic bidding among diverse stakeholders in large-scale and local power markets: Basic concept, modelling review, and future vision. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. 166. 110589–110589. 20 indexed citations breakdown →

Meng, Xiaobo, et al.. (2025). Identification of Thermal Fault States in Cable Insulation Sheaths Based on Gas Sensor Arrays. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation. 33(1). 379–386. 7 indexed citations

Cheng, Lefeng, Xin Wei, Manling Li, et al.. (2024). Integrating Evolutionary Game-Theoretical Methods and Deep Reinforcement Learning for Adaptive Strategy Optimization in User-Side Electricity Markets: A Comprehensive Review. Mathematics. 12(20). 3241–3241. 17 indexed citations

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Lu, Wentian, et al.. (2023). Online Decentralized Tracking for Nonlinear Time-Varying Optimal Power Flow of Coupled Transmission–Distribution Grids. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems. 39(2). 2706–2722. 1 indexed citations

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Cheng, Lefeng, et al.. (2019). Energy Internet Access Equipment Integrating Cyber-Physical Systems: Concepts, Key Technologies, System Development, and Application Prospects. IEEE Access. 7. 23127–23148. 48 indexed citations

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Cheng, Lefeng & Tao Yu. (2019). Game-Theoretic Approaches Applied to Transactions in the Open and Ever-Growing Electricity Markets From the Perspective of Power Demand Response: An Overview. IEEE Access. 7. 25727–25762. 87 indexed citations

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Cheng, Lefeng & Tao Yu. (2019). A new generation of AI: A review and perspective on machine learning technologies applied to smart energy and electric power systems. International Journal of Energy Research. 43(6). 1928–1973. 239 indexed citations

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Cheng, Lefeng & Tao Yu. (2019). Smart dispatching for energy internet with complex cyber‐physical‐social systems: A parallel dispatch perspective. International Journal of Energy Research. 43(8). 3080–3133. 23 indexed citations

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Cheng, Lefeng & Tao Yu. (2018). Nash Equilibrium-Based Asymptotic Stability Analysis of Multi-Group Asymmetric Evolutionary Games in Typical Scenario of Electricity Market. IEEE Access. 6. 32064–32086. 59 indexed citations

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Cheng, Lefeng, et al.. (2018). Local Energy Management and Optimization: A Novel Energy Universal Service Bus System Based on Energy Internet Technologies. Energies. 11(5). 1160–1160. 17 indexed citations

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Cheng, Lefeng, et al.. (2018). Hot Spot Temperature and Grey Target Theory-Based Dynamic Modelling for Reliability Assessment of Transformer Oil-Paper Insulation Systems: A Practical Case Study. Energies. 11(1). 249–249. 15 indexed citations

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Cheng, Lefeng & Tao Yu. (2018). Dissolved Gas Analysis Principle-Based Intelligent Approaches to Fault Diagnosis and Decision Making for Large Oil-Immersed Power Transformers: A Survey. Energies. 11(4). 913–913. 54 indexed citations

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Li, Yu, et al.. (2017). Development and application research of smart distribution district based on IDTT-B new-type transformer terminal unit. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology. 1(1). 1–1.

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Cheng, Lefeng, et al.. (2014). Temporary Grounding Lines Detection Method for Distribution Network and its EMTDC Simulation. Advanced materials research. 971-973. 1361–1367. 1 indexed citations

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